Where can I buy Timorous Beastie whisky at auction?

Timorous Beastie appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (7 lots in the last 24 months, median £45 hammer). Also try whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Timorous Beastie?

Across 9+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Timorous Beastie is £45. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/timorous-beastie shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Timorous Beastie?

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Timorous Beastie (£65). Auction calendars are sparse around major holidays — buyers and sellers both drop off, so prices often soften.

Does the hammer price include buyer's premium?

No — the prices on wsky1 are hammer prices, not the total you pay. Buyer's premium at major auction houses adds 12–28% on top: Bonhams (~27.5%), most online houses (12–15%). Always check the auction's terms before bidding.

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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Timorous Beastie at auction

9 recent Timorous Beastie lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £45. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Timorous Beastie sells

Auction-house breakdown for Timorous Beastie — last 24 months. Pick the house with the most lots for the best chance of finding what you want; consider buyer's premium when comparing hammer prices.

Auction house	Lots	Median hammer	Buyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions	7	£45	12%
whisky.auction	2	£163	13.5%

When to buy Timorous Beastie

Months with the lowest median hammer prices over the last 24 months. Quiet auction months often see softer prices as fewer buyers compete.

Lower prices

May

Median £65 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (5), Aug (2), Apr (1).

Recent Timorous Beastie hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

Lot	House	Hammer	Sold
Timorous Beastie 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	18 Aug 26
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old Meet The Beast Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	2 Aug 26
Timorous Beastie 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	5 Jul 26
Timorous Beastie 40 Year Old Limited Edition Bottled 2016 - Douglas Laing 70cl / 54.7%	whisky.auction	£260	19 May 26
Timorous Beastie 21 Year Old Sherry Edition Bottled 2016 - Douglas Laing 70cl / 46.8%	whisky.auction	£65	19 May 26
Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	9 May 26
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old Meet The Beast Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	8 May 26
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	7 May 26
Timorous Beastie 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	25 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Timorous Beastie

Verify provenance. For bottles over £500, ask for receipts, original photos, and ideally a seller who is named on the auction house's verified accounts list.
Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
Compare hammer to wsky1 median. If a lot is >15% above our 12-month median, you're either bidding on something special (book, presentation case, signed) or overpaying.
Add buyer's premium + VAT. Your total is hammer × (1 + premium %) + any VAT. For a £1,000 hammer at Bonhams (27.5%) with UK VAT on the premium, your real cost is closer to £1,330.
Shipping & insurance. International shipping of spirits is restricted; many houses use specialist couriers. Get a quote before you bid, not after.

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